Will you stand with parks?

Getting out in 2025

Alcatraz Island is a powerful symbol and a transformative national park experience—more than 1.4 million people visit each year to engage with its story, from incarceration to Indigenous resistance to ongoing conversations about justice and equity. See our fact sheet to learn about the power of Alcatraz.

National parks are where history speaks—and where we learn from the past to shape a better future. Stand with national parks like Alcatraz today.

Plants in the sunshine on Alcatraz Island.

National parks need more than love right now

Op-Ed with Yosemite Conservancy: Why this vital legislation is needed to fund parks.

A family looks out over Sutro Baths at Lands End, with the sun setting over the pacific ocean.

Will you take a stand for parks?

We need your help as national parks face uncertainty. Stand with these public lands now through May 29!

Featured Events

Take a stand to protect national parks!

The support of our community helps protect the national park sites at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area during uncertain times. We’re recruiting 100 generous individuals this spring to stand with the parks by making a gift now—will you be one?

A small blue disc-shaped creature, Velella velella, on a beach
Where to Go

What's the deal with those mysterious blue 'potato chips'?

These jellyfish-like creatures are harmless, otherworldly—and washing ashore on GGNRA beaches for a limited time. Don’t miss nature’s coastal surprise!

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Resources

Take a stand for parks: Toolkit, how to help

British artist Yinka Shonibare’s large-scale sculptural installation Man Moving Up
Free Exhibit

Major exhibit 'Black Gold' coming to Fort Point

Put a spring in your step with this colorful tote bag, featuring playfully illustrated California poppies by local artist Tosha Stimage.
Shop online

Gear in bloom: Shop the spring collection

Parks Conservancy's Roving Ranger overlooks the Golden Gate
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We're hiring: Check our open positions

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Events

Wed, May 21 8:00am-12:00pm
Alcatraz
Earth Week, National Public Lands Day, Volunteer

Alcatraz Historic Gardens

Help restore and maintain gardens once tended by the island’s military and penitentiary residents—add life, color, and vibrancy to the Rock...

Volunteer at work in Lands End
Wed, May 21 9:00am-12:00pm
Baker Beach, Fort Funston, Lands End
Earth Week, National Public Lands Day, Volunteer

San Francisco Habitat Stewards

Become a Habitat Steward and help restore unique San Francisco coastal habitat.

Wed, May 21 9:00am-12:00pm
Presidio of San Francisco
Earth Week, Volunteer

Presidio Habitat Stewards

Help restore natural areas and create important wildlife corridors in the Presidio of San Francisco.